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i’m 15, 5 5, 135 pounds, 20% body fat. i wanna get down to 125 pounds & 17% body fat, is that bad?

websites are telling me im underweight. which makes no sense, cause i’m fairly stocky and athletically built, i’ve also got fat around my belly. & i really wanna get down to 125 and around 17 % body fat.
i eat 1200 calories a day, and i’d say i’m VERY healthy for my age. i have a cheat day which i allow myself to get a cafeteria cookie from school, or eat some popcorn (not too much) but not chips, or fast food ever. I play fairly high level softball and basketball (rep/travel) i also horseback ride a lot. i’ve been doing this for about a year, i used to be 150, then i got down to 135 in about a month and a half, but it seems like my body just doesn’t want to lose anymore. about a month ago i started to jog or go on the elliptical for 30 minutes (5 km) everyday, or on the bike for 45 minutes. why am i not losing weight? or is it more fat burning that i should be doing? what are some pointers? :)

Because the website calculators are based on Adults over 25 with seditary habits (little movement). NOT 15 yr olds that are still growing!

17% body fat for your age is a perfectly acceptable target. I wouldnt drop too much lower unless your an athlete, with a trainer to help monitor you.

Your exersize program sounds great. Just lay off processed foods – especially foods and drinks with sugar. Popcorn is empty calories. It has no benefit other then making you full. An apple and a big glass of water will do that and more.

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2 Responses to “i’m 15, 5 5, 135 pounds, 20% body fat. i wanna get down to 125 pounds & 17% body fat, is that bad?”
  1. littlemiss(: says:

    no no no.
    your deff not under wieght,
    im 5’4 and 97 pounds. and not underwieght,
    so your good.
    just go to the gym or y.
    and get your heart rate up.

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  2. Tarra says:

    Because the website calculators are based on Adults over 25 with seditary habits (little movement). NOT 15 yr olds that are still growing!

    17% body fat for your age is a perfectly acceptable target. I wouldnt drop too much lower unless your an athlete, with a trainer to help monitor you.

    Your exersize program sounds great. Just lay off processed foods – especially foods and drinks with sugar. Popcorn is empty calories. It has no benefit other then making you full. An apple and a big glass of water will do that and more.
    References :

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